Bruce was the Director of Labor Relations for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Bruce was a fun-spirited, easygoing man, who could make anyone feel comfortable in conversation. He loved traveling with his family and exploring the outdoors, as well as playing fetch with his grand-dogs George and Tyson, He was a lifelong fan of the Dallas Cowboys, and was happiest when he was surrounded by his daughters around the fire pit in his back yard.

He was preceded in death by his:

Parents: Leo C. and Nomalee D. nee Underwood, Benson

Brother: Jerry Benson

Surviving are his:

Wife: Julia W. nee Wire, Benson of Belleville, IL

three Daughters

Kelly (Arjun) Sarin of Kansas City, MO

Sarah Benson (Dane Law) of St. Louis, MO

Hannah Benson of Chicago, IL

Sister: Zonetta (James) Holschen of Belleville, IL

Sister-in-Law: Debbie Benson of Freeburg, IL

Brother-in-Law: James (Kathy) Wire of St. Louis, MO

Nieces & Nephews

Christina Watson

Philip Wire

Jessica Johnson

Lauren Benson

Patricia Thompson

Leslie Spellman

Clayton Benson

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Siteman Cancer Center in memory of Jerry Benson.